Historical Events
- KC Royals outfielder Jim Eisenreich hits 1st HR since 1982, in MLB comeback process, retired 1984 (Tourette syndrome)
- Nilde Iotti is named as the first female President of the Italian Chamber of Deputies.
Famous Birthdays
- Ruslana Korshunova, Kazakhstani model who died in unexplained circumstances, born in Almaty, Kazakh SSR, Soviet Union (d. 2008)
Famous Deaths
- Karl Linnas, accused Nazi, dies of heart failure in Russia
- Michael Bennett, American theater director and choreographer (Chorus Line), dies of AIDS at 44
Died in 1987 1987 Highlights
About July 2, 1987
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 10 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me) - Whitney Houston
#1 Song: It's A Sin - Pet Shop Boys
